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October 2002 Volume 22 Number 10

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FEATURES

A Decadent Destination
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to Grimaldi Candies, a legendary fixture on the Space Coast for more than 32 years. -- by Sandra Matthews.

Florida's Beachfront Resorts
Find the perfect beachfront resort for a family vacation or a romantic getaway, and experience all that Florida's beaches have to offer.

Confessions of a Mad Chef

Orlando-based Jon Ashton plays with watermelons, experiments on his neighbors, and his delicious dishes will "do Riverdance on the taste buds."

Florida's Key Deer
Rumor has it that Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer is vacationing with his friends, the Florida Key deer, on Big Pine Key.

OUR FLORIDA HERITAGE®

River Ranch Rides Again
Westgate River Ranch is a throwback to Florida Cracker days. With a rodeo and planned villas, this ranch combines resort luxury with a down home good time. -- by Kristen M. Cifers

St. Augustine's Ghost Walk
Visitors may sense the spooky nightlife on "A Ghostly Experience" walking tour through St. Augustine's historic downtown. -- by Nicole Talley

State Secrets
Discover when many historic communities were founded using the establishment dates of their post offices. -- by George Lane, Jr.

REAL FLORIDA FINDS

Inside Florida
by E. Douglas Cifers

Roar of the Crowd
Letters to the editor from Florida Monthly readers.

Watching Wildlife
Pigeon Key's visitors are looking up as migrating birds make their way south for the winter to the Middle Keys. Birders should keep theirs eyes open for songbirds, mangrove cuckoos and other Keys specialties in the fall.

State Parks
Tropical beauty, world-class fishing and a prestigious history blend into a memorable experience at Long Key State Park and Curry Hammock State Park. -- by Matthew Earhart

Statewise
Tampa reintroduces its electric streetcars, the Casa Monica Hotel "stars" in St. Augustine, new Florida books debut and more.

FLA USA Around Florida
Enjoy hundreds of festivals, concerts, theater performances, museum exhibits and sporting events this month. Don't miss the Seventh Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival in Orlando or Cirque du Soleil: Quidam in St. Petersburg.

Footprints
Join The Genie on the O'Driscolla trail for part three of the mystery surrounding a tombstone in Putnam County. -- by Brian Michaels

In the Florida Monthly Kitchen
Enjoy the seafood experience -- from keeping products fresh and safe to purchasing tips. Try these recipes for Captain's Favorite Shark Stew and Broiled Mullet Casserole. -- by Chef Tom Thomas

Florida Homes & Lifestyles
Parents and children can agree, finally. Create a room that is both functional and fantasy. -- by C.B. Nicholas

In the Florida Garden
Espaliers, plants trained to grow in a flat plane against a wall, fence or trellis, are gaining popularity because of their space-saving characteristic and eye appeal. -- by Dr. Bob Black

TRAVEL FLORIDA HIGHWAYS

Florida's Space Coast
The 2002 Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival offers visitors the opportunity to explore and learn about Brevard County's unique environment.

New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach offers a relaxing beach atmosphere, excellent backwater fishing, fresh seafood and unique shopping.

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